More about Zoologist Squid
Squid by Zoologist is a 2019 aromatic aquatic extrait de parfum for women and men, created by perfumer Celine Barel. Incense, amyl salicylate and pink pepper open it smoky and bright. Ink, sea salt and opoponax form a briny, resinous heart. Ambergris, benzoin and musk leave a warm, balsamic base. Amber and salty, Zoologist Squid is at its best in fall and summer, by day or night.
Featured Notes
Squid opens with Incense, Amyl Salicylate, Pink Pepper, a heart of Ink, Sea Salt, Opoponax, a base of Ambergris, Benzoin, Musk.
- Top Notes
- Incense, Amyl Salicylate, Pink Pepper
- Heart Notes
- Ink, Sea Salt, Opoponax
- Base Notes
- Ambergris, Benzoin, Musk
Longevity & Projection
Squid is best suited to fall and summer and the night and daytime.
What does Squid smell like?
Squid opens with Incense, Amyl Salicylate, Pink Pepper, develops into a heart of Ink, Sea Salt, Opoponax, and settles into a base of Ambergris, Benzoin, Musk. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Squid last?
Squid offers balanced performance suitable for all-day wear. Longevity and projection vary with skin chemistry, season and application — see the community reviews above, or try a decant first to gauge how it performs on your own skin.
What's similar to Squid?
Fragrances with a similar character include Interlude Man, Outlands, Portrait of a Lady. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Squid — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Squid samples?
You can buy authentic Squid by Zoologist samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Squid by Zoologist is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Incense, Amyl Salicylate, Pink Pepper.


